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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Iowa from $243

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — DSM
May 22 — May 291
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Wed 5/22
Wed 5/29
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

Find a great deal and save up to 149% by booking at least 39 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Santa Barbara to Iowa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $293.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, July can be a great choice for travel to Iowa. Flights to Iowa from Santa Barbara in July are about $453 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $153.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Iowa (SBA - IA)?

When flying from Santa Barbara to Iowa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Iowa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Thu 7/114:11 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/166:15 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$346
Thu 7/116:38 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/166:15 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$403
Thu 5/234:49 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:45 amCID - SBA
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$430
Thu 5/234:49 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:06 amCID - SBA
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$435
Mon 7/14:11 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/93:57 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$450
Thu 7/116:38 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/163:57 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$460
Mon 7/16:39 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/93:57 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$483
Thu 5/236:12 amSBA - CID
2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:06 amCID - SBA
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$488
Mon 7/16:39 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/93:57 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$516

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Iowa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 8/201:15 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/248:55 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$318
Tue 8/206:36 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/248:55 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$323
Tue 8/206:00 amSBA - MLI
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/243:45 pmMLI - SBA
2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$328
Tue 8/206:36 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2411:00 amMLI - SBA
3 stops14h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$333
Wed 8/211:15 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/243:10 pmCID - SBA
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$354
Wed 9/45:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/79:06 amDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$406
Wed 9/45:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/79:06 amDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$409
Wed 9/46:15 amSBA - DSM
3 stops15h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/75:11 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$416
Wed 9/46:15 amSBA - DSM
3 stops15h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/75:11 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$419

Cheap Santa Barbara to Iowa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Iowa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 17, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Iowa in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/234:49 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:45 amCID - SBA
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$430
Thu 5/234:49 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:06 amCID - SBA
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$435
Thu 5/236:12 amSBA - CID
2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:06 amCID - SBA
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$488

Santa Barbara to Iowa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Iowa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Iowa in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 8/201:15 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/248:55 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$318
Tue 8/206:36 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/248:55 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$323
Tue 8/206:00 amSBA - MLI
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/243:45 pmMLI - SBA
2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$328
Tue 8/206:36 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2411:00 amMLI - SBA
3 stops14h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$333
Thu 7/114:11 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/166:15 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$346
Wed 8/211:15 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/243:10 pmCID - SBA
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$354
Thu 7/116:38 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/166:15 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$403
Wed 9/45:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/79:06 amDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$406
Wed 9/45:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/79:06 amDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$409

Santa Barbara to Iowa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Santa Barbara to Iowa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Thu 5/234:49 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:45 amCID - SBA
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$430
Thu 5/234:49 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:06 amCID - SBA
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$435
Thu 5/236:12 amSBA - CID
2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:06 amCID - SBA
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$488

One-way flights to Iowa from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Users needing a return flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa should utilize the search form above.
Tue 7/912:12 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$243
Tue 7/91:47 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops18h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$292
Tue 7/96:00 amSBA - MLI
2 stops13h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/17$293
Tue 7/91:47 pmSBA - MLI
3 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$376
Tue 7/91:47 pmSBA - MLI
3 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/17$378

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraMoline Quad-City

SBA - MLI

SBAMLI

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/20

1 stop5h 56m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 03m

$318

Santa BarbaraMoline Quad-City

SBA - MLI

SBAMLI

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/20

2 stops13h 49m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 03m

$323

Santa BarbaraMoline Quad-City

SBA - MLI

SBAMLI

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/20

2 stops9h 07m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/24

2 stops10h 12m

$328

Santa BarbaraMoline Quad-City

SBA - MLI

SBAMLI

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/20

2 stops13h 49m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/24

3 stops14h 59m

$333

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 7/16

1 stop6h 07m

$346

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/21

1 stop5h 13m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/24

1 stop8h 01m

$354

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

2 stops12h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 7/16

1 stop6h 07m

$403

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/1

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 7/9

1 stop7h 06m

$450

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

2 stops12h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 7/16

2 stops8h 25m

$460

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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iowa. Reviews last updated May 17, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Iowa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa.

  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $318, but on average you can expect to pay $409.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to Iowa for under $500?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    The most popular route from Santa Barbara to Iowa is Santa Barbara - Cedar Rapids. You may also consider Santa Barbara - Des Moines or Santa Barbara - Moline Quad-City.

  • What does SBA to DSM mean?

    Santa Barbara Airport is SBA and Des Moines Airport is DSM. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), Sioux City Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Waterloo Airport (ALO), Dubuque Airport (DBQ), Mason City Airport (MCW).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Iowa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Iowa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Iowa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Iowa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Iowa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Iowa flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Iowa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Iowa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$366Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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